For Love of the Duke by Christi Caldwell

For Love of the Duke

The Heart of a Duke #1

Christi Caldwell

309 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical romance emotional lighthearted medium-paced

Description

After the tragic death of his wife, Jasper, the 8th Duke of Bainbridge buried himself away in the dark cold walls of his home, Castle Blackwood. When he’s coaxed out of his self-imposed exile to attend the amusements of the Frost Fair, his life is...

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Community Reviews Summary of 194 reviews

Moods

emotional 57%
lighthearted 42%
adventurous 28%
funny 28%
hopeful 28%
dark 14%
mysterious 14%
reflective 14%
tense 14%

Pace

medium 85%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | N/A: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.47

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